{
  "id": 17518428,
  "title": "Hamilton takes record 105th pole and first for Ferrari, as Antonelli lurks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/hamilton-takes-record-105th-pole-and-first-for-ferrari-as-antonelli",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:23:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/11/01/hamilton-takes-record-105th-pole-and-first-for-ferrari-as-antonelli-lurks/241509"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mexico City, November 1 — Lewis Hamilton has set a new record by securing his 105th pole position, marking his first as a Ferrari driver. This achievement comes after he narrowly beat his Mercedes teammate George Russell in the qualifying session for the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 41-year-old Hamilton, the sport's oldest pole sitter since Mario Andretti in 1982, outpaced Russell by just 0.009 seconds. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished third, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who has a one-place grid penalty for the upcoming race, claimed the fourth spot. Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes was fifth, putting him in a prime position to become the youngest Formula One champion in history if he finishes within the top nine, or if either Hamilton or Russell fail to secure a win.",
  "summary": "MEXICO CITY, Nov 1 — Lewis Hamilton became the oldest man to claim a pole position since 1982 when he secured his...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lewis Hamilton sets record 105th pole position as Ferrari driver",
    "Hamilton beats teammate George Russell by 0.009 seconds in Mexico City qualifying",
    "Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes in fifth, prime for youngest F1 champion"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Hamilton takes first proper pole for Ferrari, Antonelli starts fourth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/hamilton-takes-first-proper-pole-for-ferrari-antonelli-starts-fourth",
        "published": "2026-10-31T22:27:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Ferrari's Hamilton Claims Pole For Mexican GP, Antonelli Fifth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/world-ferraris-hamilton-claims-pole-for-mexican-gp-antonelli-fifth",
        "published": "2026-11-01T03:19:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Hamilton takes record 105th pole and first for Ferrari, as Antonelli lurks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/hamilton-takes-record-105th-pole-and-first-for-ferrari-as-antonelli-17533831",
        "published": "2026-11-01T04:12:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}